After six years as Scotland managing partner Ally Scott takes up a new role within EY as the firm’s UK & Ireland clients & industries leader, and will be replaced in Scotland by Sue Dawe.

Mr Scott will remain based in Edinburgh and will continue in his role as an M&A partner, actively advising clients in the deals arena alongside his M&A team.

Under his leadership, EY Scotland experienced unprecedented double-digit percentage revenue increases year on year, established a private & mid-market platform, and secured significant investments in talent, technology, sector capability and office footprint.

There were a record number of partner appointments earlier this month, in response to enhanced client and market demand.

Ms Dawe, who currently leads the firm’s Scottish financial services business, takes over as Scotland managing partner, with responsibility for the leadership and direction of the entire EY business across the country.

She has led Scotland’s financial services business since 2016 during which time the team grown from 120 to 420 professionals across audit, tax, strategy and transactions and consulting.

In addition to her existing role at EY, Ms Dawe has held several senior positions in the firm, including as a member of the UK board.

She is also the chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise, patron of Women in Banking and Finance, and co-chair of the First Minister’s Financial Services Growth and Development Board.

While continuing her responsibilities as a financial services partner, she will focus on driving growth and collaboration across all market sectors and the entire client base within EY Scotland.